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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,548 and 399,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,548 and 399,032 is: 858,142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,548 : 399,032 = 399,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,548/399,032 = 399,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,548x = 399,032 × 399,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,548x = 159,226,537,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,226,537,024/185,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,142.03

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